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Anguilla

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Anguilla at a glance

Capital: name: The Valley geographic coordinates: 18 13 N, 63 03 W time difference: UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) etymology: name may derive from the capital's location among several hills; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05
Population: total: 19,416 (2024 est.) male: 9,107 female: 10,309; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05
Area: total : 91 sq km land: 91 sq km water: 0 sq km; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05
Nationality / demonym: noun: Anguillan(s) adjective: Anguillan; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05
Government: parliamentary democracy (House of Assembly); self-governing overseas territory of the UK; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05
Languages: English (official); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05

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Dependency or area of special sovereignty

United Kingdom

U.S. Department of State, Dependencies and Areas of Special Sovereignty · as of 2026-03-31

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Maintained profile

Classification: Dependency or area of special sovereignty; U.S. Department of State, Dependencies and Areas of Special Sovereignty · as of 2026-03-31Federal classification and wording follow the current State Department register.
Sovereignty or administration: United Kingdom; U.S. Department of State, Dependencies and Areas of Special Sovereignty · as of 2026-03-31
Administrative center: The Valley; U.S. Department of State, Dependencies and Areas of Special Sovereignty · as of 2026-03-31

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Final CIA World Factbook profile

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CIA World Factbook historical record · final public snapshot · profile updated 2026-01-05 · pinned source record · commit d81154954b8b

Introduction1 fields

Background: English settlers from Saint Kitts first colonized Anguilla in 1650. Great Britain administered the island until the early 19th century, when -- against the wishes of the inhabitants -- Anguilla was incorporated into a single British dependency along with Saint Kitts and Nevis. Several attempts at separation failed. In 1971, two years after a revolt, Anguilla was finally allowed to secede; this arrangement was formally recognized in 1980, when Anguilla became a separate British dependency. In 2017, Hurricane Irma caused extensive damage on the island, particularly to communications and residential and business infrastructure.; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source

Geography17 fields

Location: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Geographic coordinates: 18 15 N, 63 10 W; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Map references: Central America and the Caribbean; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Area: total : 91 sq km land: 91 sq km water: 0 sq km; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Area - comparative: about one-half the size of Washington, D.C.; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Land boundaries: total: 0 km; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Coastline: 61 km; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Climate: tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Terrain: flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Elevation: highest point: Crocus Hill 73 m lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Natural resources: salt, fish, lobster; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Land use: agricultural land: 0% (2022 est.) arable land: 0% (2018 est.) permanent crops: 0% (2018 est.) permanent pasture: 0% (2018 est.) forest: 61.1% (2022 est.) other: 38.9% (2022 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Irrigated land: 0 sq km (2020); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Population distribution: most of the population is concentrated in The Valley in the center of the island; settlement is fairly uniform in the southwest, but rather sparse in the northeast; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Natural hazards: frequent hurricanes and other tropical storms (July to October); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Geography - note: the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source

People and Society23 fields

Population: total: 19,416 (2024 est.) male: 9,107 female: 10,309; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Nationality: noun: Anguillan(s) adjective: Anguillan; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Ethnic groups: African/Black 85.3%, Hispanic 4.9%, mixed 3.8%, White 3.2%, East Indian/Indian 1%, other 1.6%, unspecified 0.3% (2011 est.) note: data represent population by ethnic origin; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Languages: English (official); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Religions: Protestant 73.2% (includes Anglican 22.7%, Methodist 19.4%, Pentecostal 10.5%, Seventh Day Adventist 8.3%, Baptist 7.1%, Church of God 4.9%, Presbyterian 0.2%, Brethren 0.1%), Roman Catholic 6.8%, Jehovah's Witness 1.1%, other Christian 10.9%, other 3.2%, unspecified 0.3%, none 4.5% (2011 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Age structure: 0-14 years: 20.8% (male 2,056/female 1,992) 15-64 years: 67.5% (male 5,958/female 7,147) 65 years and over: 11.7% (2024 est.) (male 1,093/female 1,170); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Dependency ratios: total dependency ratio: 48.2 (2024 est.) youth dependency ratio: 30.9 (2024 est.) elderly dependency ratio: 17.3 (2024 est.) potential support ratio: 5.8 (2024 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Median age: total: 37.5 years (2025 est.) male: 34.8 years female: 39 years; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Population growth rate: 1.71% (2025 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Birth rate: 11.69 births/1,000 population (2025 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Death rate: 4.76 deaths/1,000 population (2025 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Net migration rate: 10.13 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2025 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Population distribution: most of the population is concentrated in The Valley in the center of the island; settlement is fairly uniform in the southwest, but rather sparse in the northeast; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Urbanization: urban population: 100% of total population (2023) rate of urbanization: 0.47% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Major urban areas - population: 1,000 THE VALLEY (capital) (2018); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Sex ratio: at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female 0-14 years: 1.03 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 0.83 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.93 male(s)/female total population: 0.88 male(s)/female (2024 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Infant mortality rate: total: 2.9 deaths/1,000 live births (2025 est.) male: 3.9 deaths/1,000 live births female: 2.1 deaths/1,000 live births; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Life expectancy at birth: total population: 82.6 years (2024 est.) male: 80 years female: 85.3 years; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Total fertility rate: 1.72 children born/woman (2025 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Gross reproduction rate: 0.85 (2025 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Drinking water source: total: 97.5% of population; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Physician density: 1.51 physicians/1,000 population (2018); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Education expenditure: 2.5% of GDP (2022 est.) 10.3% national budget (2024 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source

Environment4 fields

Environmental issues: inadequate potable water; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Climate: tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Land use: agricultural land: 0% (2022 est.) arable land: 0% (2018 est.) permanent crops: 0% (2018 est.) permanent pasture: 0% (2018 est.) forest: 61.1% (2022 est.) other: 38.9% (2022 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Urbanization: urban population: 100% of total population (2023) rate of urbanization: 0.47% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source

Government21 fields

Country name: conventional long form: none conventional short form: Anguilla etymology: in 1493, Christopher COLUMBUS named the island Anguilla, meaning "eel" in Spanish, because of the island's elongated shape; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Government type: parliamentary democracy (House of Assembly); self-governing overseas territory of the UK; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Dependency status: overseas territory of the UK; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Capital: name: The Valley geographic coordinates: 18 13 N, 63 03 W time difference: UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) etymology: name may derive from the capital's location among several hills; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Legal system: common law based on the English model; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Constitution: history: several previous; latest 1 April 1982; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Citizenship: see United Kingdom; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Executive branch: chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Julia CROUCH (since 11 September 2023) head of government: Premier Cora RICHARDSON-HODGE (since 27 February 2025) cabinet: Executive Council appointed by the governor from among elected members of the House of Assembly election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the governor usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as premier; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Legislative branch: legislature name: House of Assembly legislative structure: unicameral number of seats: 11 (7 directly elected, 2 appointed, 2 ex-officio members) electoral system: plurality/majority scope of elections: full renewal term in office: 5 years most recent election date: 6/29/2020 parties elected and seats per party: APM (7); AUF (4) percentage of women in chamber: 27.3%; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Judicial branch: highest court(s): the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) is the superior court of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States; the ECSC is headquartered on St. Lucia and consists of the Court of Appeal -- headed by the chief justice and 4 judges -- and the High Court with 18 judges; the Court of Appeal travels to member states on a schedule to hear appeals from the High Court and subordinate courts judge selection and term of office: Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court chief justice appointed by the British monarch; other justices and judges appointed by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission; Court of Appeal justices appointed for life with mandatory retirement at age 65; High Court judges appointed for life with mandatory retirement at age 62 subordinate courts: Magistrate's Court; Juvenile Court; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Political parties: Anguilla Progressive Movement or APM; (formerly Anguilla United Movement or AUM) Anguilla United Front or AUF; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Diplomatic representation in the US: none (overseas territory of the UK); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Diplomatic representation from the US: embassy: none (overseas territory of the UK); alternate contact is the US Embassy in Barbados [1] (246) 227-4000; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
International organization participation: Caricom (associate), CDB, Interpol (subbureau), OECS, UNESCO (associate), UPU; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Independence: none (overseas territory of the UK); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
National holiday: Anguilla Day, 30 May (1967); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Flag: description: blue, with the UK flag in the upper-left quadrant and the Anguillan coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms shows three orange dolphins in an interlocking circular design on a white background, with a turquoise-blue field below meaning: the white on the coat of arms stands for peace; the blue base for the sea, faith, youth, and hope; and the three dolphins for endurance, unity, and strength; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
National symbol(s): dolphin; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
National coat of arms: the Anguillan coat of arms features three interlocking dolphins jumping out of seawater; they represent endurance, unity, and strength, and their circular motion stands for continuity; the white background symbolizes peace and tranquility, and the turquoise-blue base represents the sea, as well as faith, youth, and hope; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
National anthem(s): title: "God Bless Anguilla" lyrics/music: Alex RICHARDSON history: local anthem, adopted 1981 _____ title: "God Save the King" lyrics/music: unknown history: official anthem, as an overseas UK territory; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source

Economy15 fields

Economic overview: small, tourism-dependent, territorial-island economy; very high public debt; COVID-19 crippled economic activity; partial recovery underway via tourism, benefitting from its high amount of timeshare residences; considering reopening oil refinery; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Real GDP (purchasing power parity): $362.499 million (2024 est.) $345.238 million (2023 est.) $336.924 million (2022 est.) note: data in 2015 dollars; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Real GDP per capita: $31,000 (2024 est.) $28,900 (2023 est.) $27,400 (2022 est.) note: data in 2015 dollars; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
GDP (official exchange rate): $452.73 million (2024 est.) note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Inflation rate (consumer prices): 3% (2022 est.) 1.8% (2021 est.) -0.5% (2020 est.) note: annual % change based on consumer prices; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Agricultural products: small quantities of tobacco, vegetables; cattle raising; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Industries: tourism, boat building, offshore financial services; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Budget: revenues: $81.925 million (2017 est.) expenditures: $72.352 million (2017 est.) note: central government revenues and expenses (excluding grants/extrabudgetary units/social security funds) converted to US dollars at average official exchange rate for year indicated; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Public debt: 20.8% of GDP (2014 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Exports: $7.9 million (2017 est.) $3.9 million (2016 est.) note: Data are in current year dollars and do not include illicit exports or re-exports.; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Exports - partners: Chile 60%, Netherlands 8%, Brazil 5%, Hungary 4%, USA 4% (2023) note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Exports - commodities: packaged medicine, garments, vehicle parts/accessories, vaccines, cars (2023) note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Imports - partners: Chile 50%, USA 27%, Botswana 15%, Japan 1%, Dominican Republic 1% (2023) note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Imports - commodities: poultry, copper ore, natural gas, refined petroleum, fish (2023) note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Exchange rates: East Caribbean dollars (XCD) per US dollar - 2.7 (2024 est.) 2.7 (2023 est.) 2.7 (2022 est.) 2.7 (2021 est.) 2.7 (2020 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source

Energy1 fields

Electricity access: electrification - total population: 100% (2020); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source

Communications6 fields

Telephones - fixed lines: total subscriptions: 6,000 (2021 est.) subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 38 (2021 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Telephones - mobile cellular: total subscriptions: 25,870 (2022 est.) subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 163 (2022 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Broadcast media: 1 private TV station; multi-channel cable TV subscription services are available; about 10 radio stations, one of which is government-owned (2024); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Internet country code: .ai; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Internet users: percent of population: 81.6% (2021 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Broadband - fixed subscriptions: total: 5,000 (2018 est.) subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 35 (2018 est.); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source

Transportation3 fields

Civil aircraft registration country code prefix: VP-A; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Airports: 1 (2025); CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source
Merchant marine: total: 2 (2023) by type: other 2; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source

Military and Security1 fields

Military - note: defense is the responsibility of the UK; CIA World Factbook historical record · as of 2026-01-05 · source

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